If you'r in either class 4 or class 5 and would like to give back
and join the Volunteers team please let one of Volunteers know!
and join the Volunteers team please let one of Volunteers know!
Obedience Classes
A dog in training has something to do - physically, mentally and emotionally!
Training develops your own relationship with the dog and helps you to eliminate bad habits (in both of you).
Not enough dogs have been well socialised as puppies, but it is never too late to improve the situation.
Plenty of socialisation activities at the Club.
It's good for your health. Just think of all the exercise.
At the end of each month each handler and dog are assessed, and if they are working well they will progress to the next
class. All handlers must be a financial member of DODC and all dogs must be fully immunised.
As well as the annual membership fee there is a "Ground Fee" of $20 per dog per month, payable in advance.
Obedience is held Every Monday.
There is no training in December or January or on Easter MondayPuppy Class
Starts at 8 pm on Monday nights and is over by about 8:30 pm.
The half hour time frame is due to the excitement generated - puppies are usually ready for bed by 8:30!
Puppies may commence in the "Puppy Class" on any Monday night.
Puppies are pay as you go $5 per session (in adddition to the annual membership fee).
Class 1 - Beginners
Starts at 8 pm on Monday nights and is over by about 9 pm.
Dogs may only enter Class 1 on the first Monday night of the month.
To attend Class 1 the dog must be over 6 months old.
Class 2 - Intermediate
Starts at 8 pm on Monday nights and is over by about 9 pm.
Dogs may only enter Class 2 on the first Monday night of the month.
To attend Class 2 the dog must have graduated from Class 1.
Class 3 - Advanced
Starts at 7 pm on Monday nights and is over by about 8 pm.
Dogs may only enter "Class 3" on the first Monday night of the month.
To attend Class 3 the dog must have graduated from Class 2.
Class 4 - Pre-Trial and Class 5 - Trial
Both classes start at 7 pm on Monday nights and are over by about 8 pm.
Dogs may only enter these classes on the first Monday night of the month.
To attend these classes the dog must have graduated from Class 3.
Pre-Trial is for those that are training towards trialling.
Trial is for those that are about to commence trialling or are currently trialling.
Members who do not want to trial are still welcome in either class 4 or class 5.
